Graham Bond (footballer)

Graham Charles Bond (30 December 1932 – June 1998) was an English professional footballer. He played as an inside-forward, most notable for Torquay United in the 1950s.

Bond was born in Torquay and was playing amateur football for local side Hele Spurs when he signed for Torquay United in September 1951. It took him a few years to win a first team place, but once he did he proved himself to be a regular goalscorer as Torquay battled away at the top of Division Three (South).

In October 1960, after scoring 46 goals in 128 league games for the Gulls, he moved to local rivals Exeter City, but was to only play 10 league games for the Grecians (scoring 4 goals). He moved to non-league Weymouth, before returning to Torquay United in October 1961. He played only a further 5 league games for the Gulls, scoring once, before rejoining Weymouth.

He later joined Bideford, playing in their 1963-64 Western League Championship side and going on to score 82 goals in 181 appearances for the North Devon side.

The Bond

YeahIt's hard to find a way to express myself,But there's so much I owe to you.The only ones who deserve to hate meAre the ones that love me the most.You are the ones.And you deserve the same.You are the ones.The only ones who ever stayed.I've learned so much from you and IWill always walk right by your side.Keeper, I will defend your nameJust like you've defended mine.You are the onesAnd you deserve the same.You are the ones.The only ones who ever stayed.UnbrokenThe bond between you and IWill always remain unbrokenNo matter what the bastards of time may bringWe will always remain unbrokenUnbroken